Restaurant, stores destroyed in San Juan blaze
A fire Saturday destroyed a decades-old building at 35 Washington St. in historic San Juan Bautista housing a Chinese restaurant, antique shop and lamp store.
Trial delayed for Park Hill homicide suspects
Three suspects in the 2011 Park Hill homicide of Mark Arballo are set for a trial setting Dec. 12, according to court records.
Suspect in dog-rescue embezzlement case has arraignment set
The Hollister woman accused of embezzling from a cattle dog rescue group over a five-year stretch faces her next court hearing later this month after a brief appearance two weeks ago.
Residents feel early-morning quakes near Hollister
A shallow double earthquake near Hollister was reported early Monday morning according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Getting Out: John Muir Laws
I began writing this column nearly five years ago. Since then, when I meet someone new, while we are shaking hands, they sometimes say, "Oh, you're the guy who likes to hike." I smile and nod in agreement, but in the back of my mind, I realize that's not quite true.
Preview: City to consider police reserve unit
The Hollister council Monday will consider a proposal to establish a police reserve unit in the city, according to the agenda for the meeting.
Preview: Board to weigh ballot measure for increase to lodging tax
The board of supervisors will meet Tuesday to discuss whether to move forward on a proposed Transient Occupancy tax, better known as a “hotel” tax.
Gavilan offers nine transfer degrees into CSU
An associate degree from Gavilan College means even more with the ever-expanding transfer program between California Community Colleges and California State Universities.
Backyard burn season starts Sunday
Residential burning of dry yard trimmings is permitted starting Sunday and is set to last through April 30, according to the Monterey Bay Air Pollution Control District.
